Old Fashioned Porcupine Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio recommended)
• 0.5 cup White Rice (Long‑grain white rice, uncooked)
• 0.5 cup Water (Room temperature)
• 1/3 cup Onion (Yellow onion, finely chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Granulated)
• to taste Salt (Kosher salt preferred)
• to taste Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 2 cans (8 oz each) Tomato Sauce (Plain tomato sauce, no added herbs)
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (Packed)
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce (Regular brand)

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

   Finely chop the onion and measure all ingredients.

   Time: PT5M

2. Combine Meat Mixture

   In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, uncooked rice, water, chopped onion, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the rice is evenly distributed.

   Time: PT7M

3. Form Meatballs

   Using a cookie scoop (or a tablespoon), portion the mixture into uniform balls and place them on a plate.

   Time: PT5M

4. Arrange in Baking Dish

   Transfer the meatballs to a 9x13‑inch baking dish, spacing them evenly.

   Time: PT2M

5. Prepare Tomato Sauce

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.

   Time: PT3M

6. Add Sauce to Meatballs

   Pour the sauce over the meatballs, using a spoon to ensure each ball is fully coated.

   Time: PT2M

7. Cover and Bake

   Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in a pre‑heated 350°F oven for 1 hour.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Rest Before Serving

   Remove the foil and let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes; the sauce will thicken slightly.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

360

Protein

23g

Carbohydrates

22g

Fat

12g

Fiber

0.5g